24. But you need me here in my body.
25. I know that you need me, and so I know that I will stay with you. I will help you grow and have joy in your faith.
26. You will be very happy in Christ Jesus when I am with you again.
27. Be sure that you live in a way that brings honor to the Good News of Christ. Then whether I come and visit you or am away from you, I will hear good things about you. I will hear that you continue strong with one purpose and that you work together as a team for the faith of the Good News.
28. And you will not be afraid of those who are against you. All of these things are proof from God that you will be saved and that your enemies will be lost.